Category Archives: Airports

Embraer Strengthens Asia Pacific Ties with Airline Business Seminar in Singapore and New Regional Jet Orders

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(IN SHORT) Embraer hosted its Asia Pacific Airline Business Seminar in Singapore from August 6 to 7, 2025, bringing together regional airlines, financiers, and aviation stakeholders to discuss evolving market trends and opportunities for growth. The event highlighted how Embraer’s E-Jets and E-Jets E2 aircraft can enhance regional connectivity, particularly to underserved destinations. According to… Read the full news article

Germany’s Top Leisure Carrier Boosts Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Amman and Beirut Services with Expanded Winter Timetable

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(IN SHORT) Eurowings is expanding its 2025/26 winter network with new and enhanced services to the Middle East. Düsseldorf will launch thrice-weekly flights to Dubai from 13 December, boosting Germany’s total weekly Dubai connections to 28 across five airports. Stuttgart begins twice-weekly non-stop flights to Amman from 27 October, while Nuremberg and Cologne/Bonn introduce weekly… Read the full news article

ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation Forge Joint Venture to Launch Electric Air Taxis in Japan

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(IN SHORT) ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation are forming a joint venture to launch electric air taxi services in Japan, aiming to operate over 100 eVTOL aircraft in a phased national rollout beginning in Tokyo. Public demonstration flights of ANA-branded Joby aircraft will take place at Expo 2025 Osaka from October 1–13. Joby’s five-seat, zero-emission… Read the full news article

Kansas City International Introduces Free Aira Service for Blind and Low-Vision Travelers

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(IN SHORT) Kansas City International Airport has introduced Aira, a free in-airport service connecting blind and low-vision travelers to live visual interpreters via a smartphone app. Agents guide users through terminal navigation, gate finding, kiosk operation and security processes by describing video feeds in real time. Normally a subscription service, Aira is offered at no… Read the full news article

Southwest Debuts Twice-Daily Indianapolis–Chicago Midway Service and Delta to Relaunch Raleigh Flights

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(IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has launched twice-daily, year-round nonstop flights between Indianapolis and Chicago Midway, reestablishing the route after a five-year gap and expanding Hoosiers’ travel options. The airline’s new service complements its existing network of nonstops from IND to 19 destinations. Additionally, Delta Air Lines will resume twice-weekly nonstop flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh-Durham… Read the full news article

easyJet Marks 24 Years at Bristol with 80 Million-Passenger Milestone and Expanded Network

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(IN SHORT) Bristol Airport and easyJet are celebrating 80 million passengers transported since easyJet began services in May 2001. To mark the feat, two Cardiff travellers received surprise return flights anywhere on easyJet’s route map. The airline’s base at Bristol now hosts 19 Airbus A320neos, reinforcing strong demand in the South West. Recent expansions include… Read the full news article

IATA’s 2024 WATS Report Reveals Strong Premium Cabin Growth and Asia-Pacific Airport Pair Dominance

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(IN SHORT) IATA’s 2024 WATS report, drawing on data from over 240 airlines, delivers an in-depth view of global air transport metrics for the previous year. Key highlights include an 11.8% rise in premium-class traffic—totaling nearly 117 million passengers—and Asia-Pacific’s leadership with 22.8% premium growth. Jeju–Seoul topped the busiest airport-pair rankings at 13.2 million flyers,… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific Relaunches Four-Weekly Hong Kong–Brussels Flights Amid Near-100 Weekly Services to Europe

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(IN SHORT) Cathay Pacific has resumed four-times-weekly flights between Hong Kong and Brussels as of 3 August 2025, joining nearly 100 weekly return services connecting Hong Kong with Europe during the summer peak. The airline’s expanded network includes multiple daily flights to London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Manchester, Milan, Paris and Zurich; four weekly to Barcelona, Madrid… Read the full news article

Major Progress at Christchurch Airport with First Panels Installed at Kōwhai Park Solar Farm

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(IN SHORT) The Kōwhai Park solar farm at Christchurch Airport has marked the installation and sign-off of its first row of solar panels—the ‘Golden Row.’ Delivered by a partnership between Lightsource bp, Contact Energy, and the airport authority, the 168 MW DC project spans 230 hectares and will generate enough clean electricity to power more… Read the full news article

Fourth Daily Dubai to London Gatwick Rotation Enhances Emirates’ Evening Connectivity

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(IN SHORT) Emirates will launch a fourth daily flight between Dubai and London Gatwick on 8 February 2026, operated by its new Airbus A350-900. The service, EK069/070, departs Dubai at 17:05 and returns from Gatwick at 23:55, serving as the last daily connection on the route in both directions. Equipped with 32 lie-flat Business Class… Read the full news article

Delaware North Debuts ASW Flights + Bites and Two Starbucks Outlets in ATL Concourse B

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(IN SHORT) Delaware North has opened ASW Flights + Bites and two Starbucks locations in Concourse B at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. ASW Flights + Bites, positioned by Gate B33, showcases locally produced bourbons, ryes, and vodkas in a dedicated tasting room with cocktail flights and small bites. The two Starbucks outposts at Gates B15… Read the full news article

LEGO®, Pandora, Starbucks and More Join Manchester Airport’s Upgraded Terminal 2 Experience

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(IN SHORT) Manchester Airport has opened a new section of its revamped Terminal 2 departure lounge, featuring six new high-profile shops and eateries including LEGO®, Rituals, Pandora, Starbucks, Joe & The Juice, and Upper Crust. This milestone forms part of a £1.3 billion, 10-year redevelopment project that will see over 70% of passengers use the… Read the full news article

South African Airways to Launch Direct Cape Town–Mauritius Flights Beginning December 2025

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(IN SHORT) South African Airways (SAA) will begin its first direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius on 9 December 2025, with service three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The new route reflects SAA’s commitment to expanding its regional footprint and supporting tourism between the Western Cape and Mauritius. Temporary adjustments will… Read the full news article

Three Decades of Service: Korean Air Commemorates Washington, D.C. Route Milestone at Dulles Airport

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(IN SHORT) Korean Air has celebrated 30 years of service between Seoul and Washington, D.C., with a special event at Dulles International Airport, where gifts were distributed to passengers and a complimentary round-trip ticket to Seoul was awarded to the 30th check-in passenger. The airline began operating the route in 1995, initially with a stopover… Read the full news article

Kuala Lumpur–Trivandrum Service by Malaysia Airlines to Operate Daily Starting December 2025

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(IN SHORT) Malaysia Airlines will boost its Kuala Lumpur–Trivandrum service to five weekly flights from 12 September 2025, with daily operations launching on 1 December 2025. This move responds to strong demand and impressive load factors since the route’s debut in November 2023. The increase is part of the airline’s broader strategy to strengthen connectivity… Read the full news article

New Era for Austrian Miles & More Credit Cards as Erste Bank und Sparkasse Takes Over with Expanded Travel and Banking Benefits

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(IN SHORT) Austrian Airlines and Miles & More have chosen Erste Bank und Sparkasse to manage their Austrian credit card portfolio starting in 2026, with Mastercard continuing as payment provider. The new credit cards will be linked to the George digital banking platform and will introduce expanded benefits such as cashback on foreign currency payments,… Read the full news article

SG60 Celebrations at Changi Airport Launch with Charity Walk, Iconic Light Display and Upcoming Concert Highlights

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(IN SHORT) Changi Airport has kicked off its SG60 celebrations with a Charity Walk and the ‘60 Years of Homecoming’ Airport Boulevard light-up, raising over $220,000 for Community Chest initiatives supporting youth-at-risk and children with special needs. The launch event featured over 1,200 participants and was attended by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow. Highlights… Read the full news article

New Swissport Facility in Auckland Enhances Regional Air Cargo Network with Advanced Handling and Security

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(IN SHORT) Swissport has launched its new air cargo operations at Auckland Airport, unveiling a cutting-edge facility that expands the company’s logistics network in New Zealand and throughout Asia-Pacific. With direct airside access, advanced cargo screening systems, cold storage for perishables, and digital infrastructure for real-time monitoring, the 8,500-square-metre terminal aims to set a new… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport Tops National Brand Index as Ireland’s Leading Airport for Third Year

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(IN SHORT) Shannon Airport has retained its status as Ireland’s number one airport brand for the third consecutive year in the 2025 RED C Brand Reaction Index, which assesses emotional brand connection among Irish consumers. The airport rose three places from last year, ranking 48th out of 176 brands and remaining the top-performing airport brand… Read the full news article

Lufthansa, Fraport and zeroG Roll Out AI System “seer” to Optimize Aircraft Handling at Frankfurt

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa, Fraport AG, and tech subsidiary zeroG are rolling out “seer,” an AI-powered camera system designed to enhance aircraft turnaround efficiency at Frankfurt Airport. After a successful pilot program, “seer” is being implemented at more aircraft positions, with plans for widespread deployment. The system captures and timestamps key ground handling steps in real… Read the full news article

Strategic MoU sets dnata and IAG on a path to innovation, consistency and long-term value with LAX win and wider rollout ahead

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(IN SHORT) dnata has signed an MoU with International Airlines Group, becoming the inaugural ground handler in IAG’s Preferred Partner Programme. The pact establishes a long-term framework to drive innovation, consistency and value across North American stations, with services due to commence in Q4 2025. David Barker of dnata and Gurm Nijjer of IAG emphasized… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport breaks into Travel + Leisure’s top ten global airports as Europe’s sole representative

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(IN SHORT) Helsinki Airport has been voted one of the world’s top ten airports in Travel + Leisure’s July 2025 Best Awards—the only European airport to make the list. Earning seventh place out of nearly 180,000 reader votes, the airport was assessed on factors like accessibility, passenger processing, dining, shops and design. This is Helsinki… Read the full news article

Bulgaria’s seaside base grows stronger as Wizz Air holds 20% market share in Varna, flies 13 destinations to six countries and records 99.1% flight completion

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Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

(IN SHORT) Wizz Air is celebrating eight years at its Varna base, Bulgaria’s first summer base, having served more than 4.8 million passengers since 2017. In April 2025, the airline added a second Airbus A321neo in Varna to match growing demand. The carrier now offers 13 routes to six countries, including exclusive services to Milan… Read the full news article

Wizz Air celebrates 8 million passengers in Iași after a decade of growth, 21 winter routes and a dominant share of airport traffic

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Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

(IN SHORT) Wizz Air has surpassed 8 million passengers at Iași International Airport, marking more than ten years of operations since launching flights in December 2014 and opening its base in July 2016. The 8,000,000th traveller, arriving from Milan Bergamo on July 22nd, received a €100 voucher. Today, Wizz Air offers 21 routes to 13… Read the full news article

Travelport+ Accelerates Air Searches by 23%, Delivers Sub‑One‑Second Results Amid 200% Volume Surge

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(IN SHORT) Travelport has accelerated its Travelport+ platform’s air search speed to 0.84 seconds—23% faster—despite a 200% increase in search volume since 2023. Enhanced booking capabilities and integrations like Content Optimizer and Productivity Automator provide travel agents with streamlined workflows and greater upsell potential. Independent research by Dynata and user feedback on G2.com rank Travelport+… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport Showcases Belgian Heritage Year‑Round with Record Chocolate Sales, Comic Souvenirs, and Cultural Installations

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(IN SHORT) Brussels Airport, handling up to 90,000 travelers each summer day, celebrates Belgian identity year‑round through its retail and hospitality offerings. Chocolate leads sales—1.5 kg per minute, 850 tonnes annually—with Neuhaus customizable boxes, Leonidas hazelnut tablets, and salted‑caramel bars topping the list. The new “Chocolate Shack” lets visitors personalize confections. Tintin and Snowy souvenirs dominate non-food… Read the full news article

Emirates Showcases Dubai’s Climate‑Controlled Comfort and Exclusive Passenger Perks This Summer

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(IN SHORT) Emirates highlights Dubai as a premier summer destination, emphasizing its climate‑controlled infrastructure—air‑conditioned streets, cooled pools, and extensive indoor attractions—that ensures visitor comfort regardless of high temperatures. Emirates passengers gain extra perks through My Emirates Pass and can plan complete trips via Dubai Experience. The airline’s inflight offerings include regional cuisine, complimentary drinks, and… Read the full news article

Global Airline Emirates Relaunches Damascus Service Featuring Boeing 777 and Expanded Flight Schedule

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has officially resumed flights to Damascus, reestablishing air service after a 13-year hiatus. Flight EK913’s arrival was marked by a water cannon salute and attended by top UAE officials—led by H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi—and Emirates executives including Adel Al Redha and Adil Al Ghaith. Syrian authorities, led by Ambassador H.E. Hasan Ahmed Al‑Shehhi,… Read the full news article

KLM Launches Four‑Month Crew‑Sharing with Air France to Secure JFK–Schiphol Service

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(IN SHORT) KLM and Air France have initiated a collaborative arrangement in which Air France pilots will fly a KLM Boeing 777‑200 on the JFK–Schiphol route through October 25. The first combined flight, KL641, left Amsterdam at 1:25 p.m. today with an Air France cockpit team and KLM cabin staff. Achieved after extensive planning with unions and regulators,… Read the full news article

Provisions by Admirals Club℠ Debuts at Charlotte Douglas International Airport with Speed‑Focused Lounge for On‑the‑Go Travelers

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(IN SHORT) American Airlines will debut Provisions by Admirals Club℠ at Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Concourse A in late summer 2025. Tailored for travelers in transit, the lounge offers expedited access to fresh food, beverages, and personalized travel support in a minimalist, high‑throughput environment. This launch complements American’s expanding portfolio of premium lounges—following recent enhancements… Read the full news article